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How was the rule of Cardinal Richelieu different from that of Henry IV?
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Cardinal Richelieu improved the French economy.
Cardinal Richelieu reduced the size of the French military.
Cardinal Richelieu gave local nobles more power.
Cardinal Richelieu waged war against Huguenots

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Cardinal Richelieu waged war against Huguenots.

Explanation: Henry IV had sought reconciliation (Edict of Nantes) and strengthened the economy, while Richelieu worked to centralize royal power by breaking the political and military power of the Huguenots (e.g., the Siege of La Rochelle).